Mock Test #1 – Road Rules, Signs, and Signals

#1: When you see this sign, you must:

Not enter in that direction Not park your car here Slow down and watch for hazards Stop completely

No entry for vehicular traffic, including pedal cycles (usually indicates the end of a one-way road where all traffic is travelling in the other direction)

#2: Signs have different colours and shapes for easy identification. Traffic signs giving warnings are generally which shape?

 

 

 

 

There are three basic types of traffic sign: regulatory signs that tell you what to do, warnings signs that warn, and information and direction signs. Each type has a different shape. Triangles are warning signs.

#3: Which stop line is used at stop signs?

 

 

 

 

The marking consists of a single continuous line 400 mm wide. It is used only at junctions controlled by stop signs.

Highway code rule: 171.

#4: A two-second rule is used for:

Making sure there is enough room behind your vehicle Calculating your speed in bad weather Keeping a safe gap between you and the car ahead

Leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front so that you can pull up safely if it suddenly slows down or stops. Allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front on roads carrying faster-moving traffic and in tunnels where visibility is reduced. This is known as the two-second rule.

Remember, the two-second rule is for good conditions. The gap should be at least doubled on wet roads and increased still further on icy roads.

Highway code rule: 126.

#5: You want to turn left ahead. There is a cyclist just in front of you. You should:

Stay back Move up beside the cyclist Use your horn Accelerate and pass quickly

Do not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn.

Highway code rules: 182, 163, 167.

#6: You are in an Active Traffic Management area on a motorway. When can you use the hard shoulder as a running lane?

When you need to overtake other vehicles When traffic is not moving When a red cross is shown above the hard shoulder When a speed limit sign is shown above the hard shoulder

In areas where an Active Traffic Management (ATM) Scheme is in force, the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane. You will know when you can use this because a speed limit sign will be shown above all open lanes, including the hard shoulder.

Highway code rule: 269.

#7: You are travelling in heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be:

Doubled Up to ten times greater No different Halved

Heavy rain reduces visibility and the road will be extremely wet. A wet pavement makes it harder to strop and increases your stopping distance. Slow down and allow yourself at least twice the normal separation distance. In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads.

Highway code rules: 126, 227.

#8: Which glasses should not be worn when driving at night?

Half-moon glasses Tinted glasses Bi-focal glasses Round glasses

At night or in poor visibility, do not use tinted glasses, lenses or visors if they restrict your vision.

Highway code rule: 94.

#9: You get a puncture on a motorway and manage to get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder. What should you do next?

Change the wheel yourself immediately Change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you Try to wave down another vehicle for help Use the emergency telephone and call for assistance

Do not put yourself in danger by attempting even simple repairs.

Walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the carriageway (follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder). The telephone is free of charge and connects directly to the Highways Agency or the police. Use these in preference to a mobile phone.

Highway code rule: 275.

#10: You are driving on a motorway. If you feel at all sleepy, you should:

Park on the central reservation Leave at the next exit Stop on the hard shoulder Pull up on a slip road

If you feel at all sleepy, stop in a safe place. Take the next exit. Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway.

Highway code rules: 91, 262.

#11: If your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes, your tyres are less likely to

Heat up Puncture Skid Wear

Anti-lock brakes are designed to help drivers maintain some steering ability and avoid skidding while braking.

Highway code rule: 120.

#12: When driving at dusk or dawn, you should switch your headlights on:

Only when street lights are lit Only on motorways Only when others have done so So others can see you

Use dipped headlights, or dim-dip if fitted, in dull daytime weather, to ensure that you can be seen.

Highway code rules: 115, 226.

#13: At night you approach a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright white light. What should you expect ahead?

A slow-moving vehicle Road works An organised walk An accident black spot

Large groups of people walking together should use wear fluorescent clothes in daylight and reflective clothes in the dark. At night, a look-out in front should show a white light and the one at the back a red light. People on the outside of large groups should also carry lights and wear reflective clothing.

Highway code rule: 5.

#14: You are travelling along a motorway. Which overhead sign tells you to leave the motorway at the next exit?

 

 

 

 

Leave motorway at next exit. Amber flashing lights may indicate a temporary maximum speed limit, lanes that are closed or a message such as Fog.

Highway code rule: 257.

#15: Who has priority at junctions when traffic lights aren’t working?

Lorries and larger vehicles Smaller vehicles Any vehicle using its horn Nobody

If the traffic lights are not working, treat the situation as you would an unmarked junction where nobody has priority. Proceed with great care.

Highway code rules: 146, 176.

#16: What does this sign tell you?

Right lane is wider than normal Traffic in right lane must turn ahead Right lane is open for oncoming traffic only Right lane is closed ahead

Temporary lane closure. The red bar indicates a lane that is closed ahead.

#17: As a driver, you may remove your seat belt when

Making a hill start Reversing your car Driving slower than 15 mph Making an emergency stop

You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you are using. There are only a few exceptions.

You are not required to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your car or supervising a learner driver who is reversing. Exemptions are also allowed for the holders of medical exemption certificates and those making deliveries or collections in goods vehicles when travelling less than 50 metres.

Highway code rule: 99.

#18: How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

By selecting neutral gear By changing to a lower gear By changing to a higher gear By selecting reverse gear

Lower gear gives increased engine braking. Select a lower gear before you reach a long downhill slope. This will help to control your speed.

Highway code rule: 160.

#19: You approach a junction with a police officer directing traffic. The officer gives this signal. You must:

Stop at the stop line Proceed slowly ahead Turn right only Stop just behind the officer's arm

This signal means stop for traffic approaching from behind. You must obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens, and signs used by school crossing patrols. You can download the pdf version of Signals by Authorised Persons here

Highway code rule: 105.

#20: You are towing a trailer. If the trailer starts to swerve or snake, you should:

Increase your speed slightly Slow down gently Brake hard and hold the pedal down Let go of the steering wheel

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control. Braking or steering heavily can make matters worse.

To avoid swerving or snaking, you should properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer with heavy items mainly over the axle(s).

Highway code rule: 98.

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How to Use Mock Test to Prepare for Your Driving Licence Exam

This first multiple-choice test has 20 questions about road rules, signs, and signals. You should correctly answer 17 of these questions before continuing. Result is shown at the end of the test!

Like all of our mock tests, questions are drawn from a larger pool – a different pool for each mock test!

U.K. Highway Code

Remember, you need to know most of the road rules found in the U.K. Highway Code to pass the exam.

The Highway Code is also an excellent source later in life, when you need to check facts or refresh your knowledge.

Study Tips

When you study the Highway Code, use notes to rewrite information with your own words. The longer, the better.

Scribbling down road rules with your own words triggers a reflecting process which helps you learn faster and better.

If possible, discuss rules, questions, and answers with a teacher or a parent. They can give you helpful advice or insights. After studying the code or handbooks, take as many practice tests as you need. Mock questions will cover all areas necessary to pass the DVSA examination. But remember, quality first, quantity second. Don’t try to memorise answers. Focus on true understanding.

You will most likely miss one or two questions on each mock test. Understand why you miss a question and try to find patterns in your weaknesses. Did you read too quickly? Did you jump at an answer without reading all options? Or did you simply not know the answer?

The best learning comes from drilling your weaknesses to perfection.

Road Rules – Found an Error?

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